Kent · England
Paella Party Catering for Clapper Hill events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Clapper Hill. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Baby celebrations
Planning an event in Clapper Hill?
Hosting a paella party in Clapper Hill
Clapper Hill is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Clapper Hill. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Historic houses near Clapper Hill include Smallhythe Place (4.8 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. If guests are coming by rail, Headcorn station is about 4.8 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Clapper Hill, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in TN27, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For parties just outside Clapper Hill, we cover Fosten Green (1 mile west), East End (1 mile south-west), Parkgate (1 mile south-east), London Beach (2 miles east) and Strood (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (10 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north), Paddock Wood (12 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles south-east) and Bearsted (12 miles north).
A little further out are Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.8 miles north-west).
Paella party catering for your party in Clapper Hill
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children typically love a simple chicken paella. For anniversary celebrations and baby celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, vegetable paella and tapas for your guests.
In a small place like Clapper Hill, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Clapper Hill
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Common questions in Clapper Hill
Is Clapper Hill too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Clapper Hill from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What does paella party catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
What affects the price in Clapper Hill
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Clapper Hill, and we will put together a menu and price.
Occasions we cook for in Clapper Hill
It’s sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Clapper Hill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Birthday parties
Parks such as Wattle Wood generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Allergen information for each dish
Towns and villages near Clapper Hill
What else we do in Clapper Hill
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
Children love watching the paella cook.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it is light in Clapper Hill until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff